Newport News Announces Partnership to Launch Music Festival
Newport News, VA – During Tuesday’s Council Meeting, the City of Newport News approved a $3,030,000 grant to support the launch
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Music
Music for the Holidays at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
The Peninsula Concert Band will present a free holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Downing-Gross Cultural
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Sly Stone’s Family Speaks Out Following Icon’s Passing
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the
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Soundscapes Launches New Peninsula Youth Jazz Band
Soundscapes, the award-winning music education nonprofit, is launching a Peninsula Youth Jazz Band. This dynamic new program is designed to
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HU Alumna Dr. Joan Wickham Donates $2M to Her Alma Mater to Establish a Music Endowment Fund
Hampton, Va. – Hampton University proudly announces a transformative donation from esteemed alumna Dr. Joan Wickham, class of ‘78. Wickham
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Legendary Singer, Tina Turner, dies at age 83
By: Hampton Roads Messenger Staff Grammy Award-winning, legendary singer, and music icon Tina Turner died at 83 at her home
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Port Warwick Summer Concert Series Kick Off
By: City of Newport News The 2023 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series begins May 24, and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 30,
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Toneisha Harris from ‘The Voice’ to perform at Norfolk Links scholarship fundraiser
Musical performer Toneisha Harris has a ton of ability. When Trenton Harris, her son, was given a leukemia diagnosis while
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The 25th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival in Newport News
Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News in 1917. Often referred to as the “First Lady of Song,” “Queen of Jazz,”
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Free Torggler Family Fun Day
By: City of Newport News Visit the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center for Family Fun Day this Saturday, Sept.
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